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Health Tip of The Day

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Tinnitus is the irritating sounds of ringing, buzzing, hissing, booming, and humming inside the ear even when there is no presence of external sound. This is sometimes referred to as ringing ears. Sufferers with this condition are greatly affected as it stops them from doing their daily activities because of its annoying and irritating sound. Since this is a symptom and not a disease, one must be well informed of what could have caused the symptom that the right treatment to stop ears from ringing as this may be catered, and the sufferer may resume to his normal activities.

As said, tinnitus is not the disease in itself but a symptom. So, in order to stop ears from ringing, the basic step would be, knowing if the earwax has something to do with it. Excessive or impacted earwax can aggravate tinnitus. A way to stop ears from ringing brought about by impacted earwax is to have it removed by a doctor. It is not good for the person himself to remove it because it may cause further damage to the ear. The doctors have special instruments that they are going to use for this case.

To stop ears from ringing, the one affected must know what lies behind the symptoms, reassuring that are not a fatal illness or a disease that would cause lifetime deafness. It must be remembered that since this is a symptom, treating it won’t be effective as it may recur if the root cause is not pointed to and treated. People also who are under medication must be sure that the drugs they are taking in don’t have side effects like tinnitus. Self medication is discouraged as there are drugs that cause tinnitus. Medications must be recommended by a doctor.

Simple ways to stop ears from ringing would include having a healthy immune system. To acquire a healthy immune system is to boost it through relaxation, healthy diet, and exercise. Stress, as according to study can cause a chemical imbalance, and this would cause the fluid level in the inner ear to cause tinnitus. Diet must be watched as salty foods should be avoided, along with those that are high in caffeine and too much fat. Cessation of alcohol intake and nicotine is much required as this may aggravate tinnitus

Surgery may be required to stop ears from ringing. But there is tinnitus which doesn’t need so. There are many treatments offered to solve tinnitus. This could be one of these: behavioral and combined therapies which include hypnosis, cognitive therapy and biofeedback, and pharmacologic and complementary strategies that includes: anti-depressants, neuromodulators, dietary supplements, herbal medications, homeopathy, naturopathy, aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, chiropractic manipulator, low-dose laser, ultra quiet ultrasonic therapy and low- dose electrical stimulation. And some undergoes the newly developed technique called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy which is reported by specialized center to have 75% off good tinnitus recovery.